Dikembe Mutombo, a shot-blocking, finger-wagging basketball Hall of Famer who dominated on defense at Georgetown and in the NBA, turning opponents away from the rim while building an off-court ...

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo – known for his shot-blocking and famed finger wave after denying opponents at the hoop – died Monday from brain cancer aged 58, according to the NBA.

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Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo – known for his shot-blocking and finger wave after denying opponents – died Monday from brain cancer aged 58, per the NBA.

CNN By David Close, CNN (CNN) — Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo – known for his shot-blocking and famed finger wave after denying opponents at the hoop – died Monday from brain ...